Hello everyone!

I am so greatful for God in my life!  Even through the hard times He is there faithfully.  I am sitting in "my classroom" during my "planning period".  I was hired to be a substitute teacher at the Christian School that my husband teaches in.  This job is such a tremendous blessing!  I feel so blessed to have it! 

This morning I felt so refreshed by the devotions given by the Homeroom teacher!  I was able to refresh my spirits after hearing him.

I went to a private Christian school when I was little and let me tell you; it was just like I remembered!  I felt the love that teachers shared with me when they spoke to me about Jesus and I felt the Spirit just ministering to each of the children!  From the 7th grade to the 5th to the 2nd grade, every student was such a blessing to me.  It was like seeing myself in class.  A zillion happy childhood memories were recalled and my eyes welled up when I stopped to think that I was singing and learning the same things.  Also, yesterday going to Chapel was yet another memory. 

In my native country we speak Spanish, and since I was the spanish teacher's substitute I got to sing songs with the 2nd graders that I had sung as a little child too.  It was so special to me to hear:  <> "Pollito: chicken, gallina: Hen, Lapiz: pencil y pluma:pen, Ven-ta-na: window, Puerta:door, maestra: teacher y piso:floor"   I hadn't sang that song in ages! 

Furthermore, something was confirmed in my heart today!  I am called to be a teacher!  There are no 2 ways about it!  I always thought I was meant to teach but have always been unsure of myself.  Today, I felt that joy again that I felt for 9 years when teaching Sunday School.  Furthermore, I love teaching Spanish.  It's soooo cool.

I mean, I understand that I am just a Substitute teacher right now.  I know I don't have my BS and that it means that I can't be a regular teacher.  However, this experience makes me desire my degree!  No special age group!   

I enjoy teaching and being a good positive influence!  Having said this, I will say that I don't think that I would be called to teach in a regular school.  I am definately a better teacher when I am free to help children to know Jesus or to learn in a responsible and Godly way.  I would get into too much "trouble"  in a public-secular school setting.  Plus, I wouldn't enjoy it as much. 

I feel so blessed to have the opportunity to be here.  I pray that I may do a great job for the Lord.  It's such a responsibility to be in front of these children and help them in their lives as they begin their walk with Christ.

Lord, I pray that you restore the joy and purpose of those that are homeschooling!  They are also doing your work!  I know that I'll enjoy homeschooling my children if You Lord choose to give us children some day!  Also, Lord, give patience, love and endurance to those teachers that are called to teach in regular schools.  They are serving the World.  May they be good examples of how to stand firm for you.  Thank you again God, for this opportunity.  May I be used by you Lord for your purpose. 

In Jesus Name; Amen